Brian Patten (born 7 February 1946) is an English poet and author.[1] He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the Liverpool poets, and writes primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships. His famous works include "Little Johnny's Confessions", "The Irrelevant Song", "Vanishing Trick", "Emma's Doll", and "Impossible Parents".
- ^ Echo, Liverpool (29 September 2010). "Mersey Poet Brian Patten on his memories of Liverpool". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 29 July 2018.